A varied selection of slides will be presented featuring local preservation from the 1980s & 90s, North East independents after deregulation circa 1989/90 & in 2002/3, and also, if there is time, the early days of NGT.

The meeting will commence at 19:30.

The Central, Gateshead is situated on the Gateshead side of the River Tyne, between the Tyne and High Level Bridges, next to the railway bridge, and just up the road from the Hilton Hotel and The Sage Gateshead.

How to get there

Bus: Any non express bus from Gateshead Interchange to Newcastle upon Tyne travelling via the Tyne Bridge will stop outside the door. Any non express bus from Newcastle to Gateshead travelling via the High Level Bridge will stop around the corner from The Central. Otherwise it's a 5-minute walk from Gateshead Interchange.

Car: There are two car parks in close proximity to the pub next to the former Gateshead Civic Hall, one is off Swinburne Street & the other is off West Street both of which are free after 6 p.m.